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Gem-set and enamel bracelet, circa 1840
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 CHF
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Description
- gold, diamond, enamel
Composed of twelve pierced open work gold plaques, each set at the centre with a painted enamel miniature depicting one of the Zodiac signs, accented by its associated astral gemstones and flanked with oval reliefs symbolic of each month, terminating to foliate scrolls set with blue enamel and circular-cut gemstones, length approximately 190mm, fitted case.
Provenance
Theodolinde de Beauharnais, Princess of Leuchtenberg (1814-1857), possibly as a wedding gift when she married Wilhelm Duke of Urach, Count of Wurttemberg in 1841; to her daugher Princess Auguste Eugènie, Princess Urach (1842-1916), married to Franz Count Thun-Hohenstein (1826-1888); to his cousin Elisabeth Countess Thun-Hohenstein, née Baroness Mladota Solopisk (1805-1876).
Thence by descent to the present owner.
Condition
Clasp stamped maker's marks 'A.3' within a shield-shape and stamped 'FAD'. Coloured stones include citrines, amethysts, bloodstones, sapphires, emeralds, topazes and peridots, some with nicks and abrasions. Enamel of Zodiac signs in very good condition, blue enamel in the frames and scroll works with areas of loss and scratches. Gold decoration well articulated. Clasp secure. Signs of normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with use. In good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."